Supervisor Laboratory Support

Allina Health•Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Provides day-to-day operational oversight of the Laboratory department. Keeps department on track to meet budgetary targets, customer service level agreements, and regulatory requirements. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of staff within the department. Trains students and new employees, coordinates preceptor activity, participates in system competency development, and may provide the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.

Requirements

Associate's or Vocational degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or related field or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Chemical lab science or other laboratory related degree
2+ years experience in laboratory, phlebotomy, or histology
1 year experience in oversight areas (such as phlebotomy or histology)

Nice To Haves

2+ years of progressive leadership experience
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP or AMT preferred

Responsibilities

Operational performance.
Monitors and helps implement processes and technical improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets.
Maintains and resolves customer complaints or concerns.
Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement system initiatives.
Adjusts daily staffing schedules to meet financial and business targets.
May work bench duties as needed.
Ensures employees receive appropriate regulatory and compliance training.
Coordinates ongoing employee training and ensures competency assessments are completed.
Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders as needed.
Personnel management.
Develops and maintains staffing plans for the department.
Assists with hiring, developing, and managing staff performance.
Directs the daily work of staff.
Delivers staff performance reviews.
Partners with the department manager to create employee engagement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage staff.
Financial management.
Participates in annual budget development.
Assists in monitoring financial, volume, and productivity data to meet financial targets.
Helps create and implement cost reduction strategies when identified.
Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support
Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program